How Do I Go Back to Windows from Linux?

How Do I Go Back to Windows from Linux?
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Can you switch from Linux back to Windows?

Installing a Linux distribution alongside Windows as a “dual boot” system will give you a choice of either operating system each time you start your PC. It’s the ideal way for most people to install Linux, as you can always get back to a full Windows system with a reboot.

How do I go back to Windows after installing Linux?

Using Windows Recovery or Installation Media

  1. Grab a Windows recovery or installation media and boot from it. You should see this or a similar screen on a recovery media. …
  2. Open the Command Prompt, then type bootrec /fixmbr into the Command Prompt.
  3. Reboot and boot into Windows.
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